The Minds Behind Every Achievement

Akshay Rao co-founded Phenix Enterprise in 2016 alongside Deepak Thacker, building on a foundation of procurement and international trading experience. He began his career in procurement with a Tata-owned hospitality group in 2009, then moved into international trading in 2013, working with clients across multiple continents.

At Phenix, Akshay drives the company’s strategic growth shaping long-term direction while staying closely involved in day-to-day execution. He has travelled extensively across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to build and maintain the company’s client and trading network, and champions a disciplined, follow-through approach to planning and client relationships.

Deepak Thacker leads Finance and Operations at Phenix Enterprise and has been part of the company since its founding. With over a decade of experience in financial planning and analysis, his expertise spans capital management, banking, taxation, forex, shipping documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Deepak is responsible for the financial discipline behind Phenix’s growth managing risk, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the company scales sustainably. He brings a long-term view to both business performance and the company’s broader commitment to responsible growth.